Re: Flasks

Re: Flasks

Originally Posted by AnotherCigarGuy

Yeah. Would want stainless steel rather then plastic, but, think would want glass instead of stainless steel?
I'm guessing that if I can figure out, then avoid, the "made in China" crap, the sealing material they use on the stainless steel
that will be touching the precious nectar should be ok?

Unless you are leaving the whiskey in the flask for an extended period of time (weeks to months, which I would not recommend anyway) I am not sure it makes a bit of difference if it is stainless steel or plastic. The chinese made stuff I suppose is a bit of a crap shoot except that just about all of it is the chinese made stuff, including the freebies from most distilleries.

Originally Posted by fricky

I have a few stainless steel flasks. All seem to provide a good seal. The first thing I learned was that I needed a funnel to fill the flask.

And a funnel is definitely a good idea!

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Re: Flasks

I've got a few in different sizes (ranging 2oz to 6oz). I like to use those when traveling since they won't break (all stainless), although I did have one that developed a leak (I suspect due to a pressure change in the checked luggage, as I noticed it when I unpacked at my destination). I do like glass 200 mL bottles for just bumming around with though.

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Originally Posted by TunnelTiger

Now y'all have done it I'm going to have to buy some 200 mL bottles.

It even gets better!!!! You posted earlier about mrstunneltiger givin ' you a bit of grief about your buying habits in this new hobby. Right? (Join the club, by the way.) Well, here's what ya do... You just go and tell her you totally agree, and you're only gonna buy them tiny 200 ml bottles cause they're cheaper and take up less room! Two birds with one stone, as I see it....ooooohhhhh yeahhhhh.....Cha-Ching.

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Big proponent of flask use here. They have a little more style than a bottle, but that's just me, I don't judge. For concerts or games where a chance of confiscation exists, I'll use the ones that come in gift sets around the holidays or other such replaceable, non- sentimental items. At the other end of the spectrum, I have some limited edition or gift flasks that are pretty much for display only. In the middle are the rest that get frequent use. One key thing I have found is to look for flasks with the lid secured to the flask in some way if you will be using them outside; beach, hiking, etc; dropping a tiny flask lid is way to easy, especially if sharing. Funnels do make things a lot easier as well, but you can do without if you're careful.

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Originally Posted by Happyhour24x7

One key thing I have found is to look for flasks with the lid secured to the flask in some way if you will be using them outside; beach, hiking, etc; dropping a tiny flask lid is way to easy, especially if sharing. Funnels do make things a lot easier as well, but you can do without if you're careful.

That's the kinda thing I would never think about. Thanks!
I'm thinking IF you keep a funnel with the bottle, you'll never need to find a funnel when you go to refill?
They, generally, don't come with any drinking vessel, do they? You are either nipping it straight from the flask or using
whatever is where you are?(styrofoam cup, etc.)

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I've been using the Nalgene 4oz rectangular leakproof bottles for years. The mouth is wide enough that you don't need a funnel. I get mine at The Container Store here in Houston, but their online site doesn't offer the 4oz size.